Unit 1 Administrative Announcements, Course Introductions, and Course Overview Thurston County IEMC

Welcome Class Manager Exercise Director Carl Wertman, CEM, CBCP Unit 1 Administrative Announcements, Course Introductions, and Course Overview Welcome Class Manager Carl Wertman, CEM, CBCP Training Specialist Integrated Emergency Management Branch Exercise Director Barry Breslin Training Specialist Integrated Emergency Management Branch IEM Branch email The link can also be accessed at the following address: fema-emi-iemb@fema.dhs.gov Branch phone: 301-447-1381 Thurston County IEMC

Course Admin Attendance Course Materials/Handouts Breaks/Lunch If you get sick or have to leave for an emergency, contact the Class Manager Course Materials/Handouts Breaks/Lunch Thurston County IEMC

EMI Course Evaluations EMI has several levels of evaluation for our courses. Information gathered from the evaluations identifies areas for improvement (i.e., course materials, instructors, processes). Thurston County IEMC

Scantron Evaluation EMI’s Scantron evaluation form should be completed daily during class Take time to provide written comments under Remarks Section Rate both content and quality of instruction in Block 18 (1 lowest – 5 highest) and overall course in Block 19

Follow-up Evaluation Follow-up evaluation survey e-mailed 90 days after course completion  Sent to e-mail address on class roster Complete questionnaire and return ASAP

EMI Course Evaluation Form: Block #3 – Work Location Unit 1 Administrative Announcements, Course Introductions, and Course Overview EMI Course Evaluation Form: Block #3 – Work Location Thurston County IEMC

Courtesy Out of courtesy for others in the classroom, please: Turn off all electronic devices or place in silent mode Do NOT text or send e-mails during class Return calls and text messages ONLY during breaks Refrain from sidebar conversations Thurston County IEMC

IEMC specific information

COMMUNICATE, COORDINATE and COOPERATE! Prepare to… Analyze Thurston County’s emergency plans, policies and procedures Identify additional planning needs and/or resources Clarify roles and responsibilities Improve teams and coordination Improve Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response & Recovery capabilities COMMUNICATE, COORDINATE and COOPERATE! Thurston County IEMC

Exercise Schedule Monday, February 25 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) #1 Tuesday, February 26 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) #2 Wednesday, February 27 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) #3 Thursday, February 28 Tabletop Exercise (TTX) #4

Unit 1 Administrative Announcements, Course Introductions, and Course Overview Name Current role within the emergency operations center (EOC)/ emergency management Instructor Introductions Instructor notes: Review the points on the slide. Ask the participants to keep their introductions brief and to the point. Limit the participants conversation to less than a minute. Ask the instructors to introduce themselves to the class and describe the level of experience as they relate to emergency management and emergency operations center (EOC) activities. Thurston County IEMC

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Stay Connected with the FEMA App Unit 1 Administrative Announcements, Course Introductions, and Course Overview Stay Connected with the FEMA App Download the App: Google Play, App Store, or BlackBerry App World. You can also download the app via text messaging: If you have an Apple device: Text APPLE to 43362 (4FEMA). If you have an Android device: Text ANDROID to 43362 (4FEMA). If you have a Blackberry device: Text BLACKBERRY to 43362 (4FEMA). Thurston County IEMC

Stay Connected with the FEMA App (cont.) Receive alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations. Get safety reminders, read tips to survive natural disasters, and customize your emergency checklist. Locate open shelters and where to talk to FEMA in person (or on the phone). Upload and share your disaster photos to help first responders.

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